Company Registration Germany

With a friendly time zone and a GDP per ca-pita of $37,900, Germany is an ideal country to set up a business. Germany’s location in the middle of Europe offers great opportunities for networking and business. Every European country can be accessed from Germany within a few hours either by car, train, or plane.

Germany is considered one of the most successful countries within the Eur-ozone it has a booming economy along with solid infrastructure, skilled work force and education system. Germany has a highly advanced banking system and has double tax agreements with over 80 countries worldwide.

Company Registration Germany is an extremely rigid but straightforward process when completed correctly. Company Registrations Worldwide.com can assist you in the process of registering a company in Germany. We work with locally based professionals who are familiar with all aspects of German company law; this will ensure the smooth set up of your German company.

Company formation in Germany can be a complicated and laborious process. CompanyRegistrationsWorldwide.com can help with this. Local knowledge is essential and our professional staff can assist you with every aspect of company formation in Germany. We will streamline the process and have your German company set up in the quickest possible time frame.

Company Registration Germany – what are the main types of companies?

There are five main forms of German company incorporation:

Limited Liability Corporation (GmbH)

Mini GmbH – UG

Stock Corporation (AG)

Partnerships

Sole Proprietor

Setting up a GmbH company – what is involved?

The minimum share capital is €25,000

It is the most common form of business venture in Germany

Simple structure designed for private companies only

The minimum number of shareholders is one.

A registered office is required.

A visit to Germany is required.

Mini GmbH – UG - what is involved?

Smaller version of the GmbH.

Minimum share capital of €1 (We recommend between €500 and €1000).

Minimum number of shareholders and Directors is one.

A registered office is required.

Visit to Germany is required.

Setting up an AG company – what is involved?

The minimum share capital for an AG is €50,000

The standard corporate form for major public companies

The minimum number of shareholders is one

Subject to heavy regulation as a listed company

Setting up a partnership – what is involved?

Available as a general (oHG) or limited (KG) partnership

Foreign investors tend to prefer limited-liability KG partnerships

Minimum of two partners, one of which can be a GmbH company

Generally used in Germany for small and family-owned businesses

Setting up a sole proprietor company – what is involved?

The simplest and least-regulated form of company type

Registration required in commercial register and local trade office

Sole trader has unlimited liability for all liabilities and debts

Profits are subject to German income tax at individual rates

Can I get a German VAT number?

CompanyRegistrationsWorldwide.com can assist you with getting your new German company VAT registered. CompanyRegistrationsWorldwide.com work with fiscal advisers based throughout Germany such as Berlin and munich. Obtaining a VAT number is an essential part of German company formations.

*Please note that in order to obtain a VAT number for your German company a virtual office is an essential requirement.

Opening a German bank account for your German company is a relatively straightforward process which CompanyRegistrationsWorldwide.com can assist you with.

In order to open a corporate bank account for your German company, a face to face meeting with the bank may be required. We work with major German banks including Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank . Some of the corporate account features include:

Internet banking/remote access

Debit/credit cards

Low transaction fees

Multi currency accounts

Speak with us today to see how we can open a German bank account for your German company.

Is it possible to purchase a ready-made company in Germany?

CompanyRegistrationsWorldwide.com has a number of GmbH and UG German ready-made companies available. These come complete with a German bank account and VAT number. A ready-made company is an excellent solution for anyone looking to set up a German company quickly and efficiently. All transfers can be completed in a one day visit to Germany.

CompanyRegistrationsWorldwide.com can tailor make a complete German company package which will enable you to begin trading in the minimum possible time frame. Our packages include: